Agua azul or blue waterfall in Tulija River in Chiapas Mexico
The Wildlife Refuge, Biosphere Reserve and Forest Protection Area of the Cascadas de Agua Azul, on the Shumulhá River, were established by a presidential decree on April 26, 1980, and extends over an area of 2,580 hectares.
The raging Agua Azul Cataracts are formed by the rapid descent of the waters - a descent of about 1 km in altitude in the space of only 2 kms distance. At Agua Clara, an...
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The Wildlife Refuge, Biosphere Reserve and Forest Protection Area of the Cascadas de Agua Azul, on the Shumulhá River, were established by a presidential decree on April 26, 1980, and extends over an area of 2,580 hectares.
The raging Agua Azul Cataracts are formed by the rapid descent of the waters - a descent of about 1 km in altitude in the space of only 2 kms distance. At Agua Clara, an ecotourism project developed by the indigenous farmers of the area, the river forms a wide, placid natural pool of crystalline waters that are perfect for bathing.
The Tulijá River, a tributary of the Grijalva, is one of the major rivers in northern Chiapas. It is marked by its intense turquoise color and the presence of beautiful natural pools and picturesque waterfalls, making the way over uneven terrain on the way to the sea. The intricate hydrological network of Chiapas, combined with a highly rugged topography, gives the state the privilege of having more waterfalls than any other.
Although the Agua Azul Waterfalls are the most popular and accessible, nature loving travelers will find wonderful water scenery throughout the entire state.
The Agua Azul River descends the limestone bed in steps forming a series of impressive waterfalls that create natural pools contained by limestone levees called Rimstone in geological terminology. At the entrance of the site there are craft shops, small food stands and local guides who take bolder visitors to other even more dramatic waterfalls, as the descending river continues downstream until it plunges into the Tulijá River, forming one of the most beautiful sheets of water.
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